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Clare's best friend, Elsa, is imaginary. Clare invented her when she was the lonely daughter of two career-track lawyers. As Clare turns 13, her mother has quit her job to be a stay-at-home mom, and Clare decides that it's time to try life without Elsa.
Quick Summary
Clare's imaginary friend Elsa refuses to move out in this wickedly funny take on growing up, because sometimes the hardest part of becoming a teenager isn't school or homework, it's saying goodbye to the imaginary best friend who helped you survive your lonely childhood. Kids will absolutely crack up at Elsa's ridiculous demands, root for Clare as she navigates new friendships and a mom who's suddenly everywhere, and feel that lump in their throat when they realize this sweet story is really about how we outgrow the things that once saved us. If your kid likes Wonder by R.J. Palacio, they'll fall in love with this equally heartwarming tale about finding your real self while honoring who you used to be. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in fourth through seventh grade.